Investment Rating - The investment rating for Huaneng Hydropower is "Buy" and is maintained [8] Core Views - The hydropower generation volume for the first half of 2025 reached 52.752 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 12.97%, while the grid-connected electricity volume was 52.223 billion kWh, up 12.86% year-on-year [6] - The company is facing pressure on its earnings due to increased depreciation and operational costs following the commissioning of new units, despite a 3.25% year-on-year growth in overall generation volume in the second quarter [12][12] - The company is expanding its capacity through new projects, including the TB power station and the He Liang Bao power station, which are expected to enhance long-term growth prospects [12][12] Summary by Sections Generation Performance - In the first half of 2025, the hydropower generation volume increased by 10.93% year-on-year, with a second-quarter growth of 0.90% [12] - The second quarter's total generation volume was 314.60 billion kWh, reflecting a 3.25% year-on-year increase, although the revenue outlook is weak due to adjustments in annual trading electricity prices in Yunnan province [12][12] Capacity Expansion - The company has successfully commissioned the TB power station and the He Liang Bao power station, contributing to the overall increase in hydropower capacity [12] - Future projects, including the RM power station, are expected to further expand the hydropower capacity and improve the overall efficiency of the cascade system on the Lancang River [12][12] Financial Projections - The earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 0.48 yuan, 0.52 yuan, and 0.54 yuan respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 19.79, 18.38, and 17.74 [12]